Pittsfield: Athenaeum Friends announce summer book sale

The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum announce a huge summer book sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 11, 12, and 13, at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave.

A members only sale is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. for Thursday, July 11. A membership can be purchased at the door for $10. On Friday and Saturday the public is invited to shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hard covers, paper backs and audio books are available in many genres. Recent non-fiction donations are rich in history, religion, self-help and cooking categories. Fiction selections stretch from recent best sellers to collectibles. Thousands of children’s books are available.

Additional offerings include coloring books, workbooks, puzzles and games, records, music CDs and cassettes, and VHS and DVD collections. Pamphlets and most sheet music sells for 25 cents.

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